| CAUTION | When filling cooling system, ensure coolant containing ALUGARD 340-2 is used to prevent corrosion. |
- Close radiator drain hand tight only. Ensure block drain plugs are in place.
- Attach one end of a 1/4" I.D. clear hose, 48" long, to air bleed valve on thermostat housing. Routing hose away from drive belt, drive pulleys and fan motors, place open end of hose into a clean container.
- Open bleed valve. Slowly fill coolant pressure bottle until a steady stream of coolant flows from hose attached to bleed valve. Gently squeeze upper radiator hose until all air is removed from system.
- Close bleed valve and continue filling to top of coolant pressure bottle. Install cap on coolant pressure bottle. Remove hose from bleed valve.
| CAUTION | When installing drain hose to air bleed valve on thermostat housing, route hose away from accessory drive belt, accessory drive pulleys and electric cooling fan motors. |